Do poduszki
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What it means
Literally “for the pillow.” Means something kept secret, whispered only into a pillow — a private thought, a bedtime secret, or something said in strict confidence.
Vocabulary
- do — to / for
- poduszka — pillow / cushion
Grammar note
'Poduszki' is the genitive of 'poduszka' after 'do'.
Cultural context
Also used for bedtime reading or listening — 'bajka do poduszki' is a bedtime story.
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